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AD05 NXV

2005 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,560 mi
Last recorded76,560 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Polo64,249 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 NXV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 76,560 miles

Nearside Front headlight deteriorated/cloudy

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 21 Sep 2017 76,559 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front headlight deteriorated/cloudy

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 7 Oct 2016 67,902 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 67,902 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 63,926 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 59,864 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 59,864 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 55,572 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2012 50,459 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 44,072 miles

front brakes imbalance just pass

Pass 21 Apr 2010 40,204 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Aug 2009 38,275 miles

O/S/R TYRE IS WORN TO 2/3/2mm

N/S/R TYRE IS WORN TO 2/3/3

O/S/F TYRE IS WORN TO 3mm

Pass 14 Aug 2008 26,277 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 26,277 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?

Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,193
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,156,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 467,706
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 196,870
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 190,697
Stop lamp not working 181,097
position lamp(s) not working 168,944
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AD05 NXV is a 2005 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 64,249 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Polo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 467,706 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD05 NXV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Polo typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AD05 NXV registered?

AD05 NXV is a 2005 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 August 2005.

Is AD05 NXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD05 NXV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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